Workshop: Show Up & Write!
Event Category: Educational Workshops
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Show Up & Write!
Workshops with Maia Williams
Wednesday, May 8
11:30am – 3:30 pmTotal $45usd/$800mxp
Info and pre-registration: wownowmx@gmail.com
Revision: Applying Practical Magic to Poetry and Prose
You’ve written your first, second or third draft. You’re reasonably content with your work in progress. What’s next? In this one-day revision workshop you will explore the practical magic of applying a variety of tips, tools, and techniques to polish your writing.
The primary focus of this workshop is self-editing rather than generating new writing. Participants will be asked to bring two printed copies of each of three short works in progress – one or two pages for each story or poem that you would like to improve through revision. The more time has passed since you wrote them, the better.
We will discuss ways to prepare a manuscript for submission to a professional editor and a list of literary journals willing to publish new writers and poets. We will review the seven deadly sins of self-editing and the merits of submitting work to writing contests.
The workshop is designed to be a hands-on, participatory experience.
The intent is to create a safe environment for participants to share their work and receive positive feedback. All levels of experience are welcome.
Sharing what you’ve written and revised is optional and encouraged.
“Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very.’ Your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” – Mark TwainAt 1:15 PM, we will take a short break for a no-host lunch. Several restaurants are within a few minutes walk of Bellas Artes.
Workshops are led by Maia Williams, co-director of the annual international San Miguel Writers’ Conference, founder of San Miguel’s Poetry Café Bellas Artes, and publisher of Crossroads: La Vida Creative en San Miguel de Allende. Courses are conducted in English. Workshops are limited to 10 writers. Pre-register or ask a question via email: wownowmx@gmail.com – Subject: Write!
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